Alice Walker's, "Everyday Use," explores an African-American family exploring their heritage. ... "Everyday Use," is set in the late 1960's and early 1970's down South in the narrator's yard. ... "Everyday Use," speaks from Mama's perspective which helps reveal how she feels about herself, as well as her two daughters Dee and Maggie. ... "Everyday Use," discusses the racial identities of two generations. ... The quilts represent an ongoing struggle and are meant for everyday use. ...

• Word Count: 1247
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In "Everyday Use", the narrator shows how important culture and heritage is.  ... Everyday Use saw of the three characters with Mama and Maggie sharing same ideas and Dee having different values and perception on live. ... "Everyday Use" was published in the Sixties, an era when Afro-Americans were trying to relate to their roots and heritage. ... Mama wanted for Maggie to have the quilt and use in for everyday use. "Everyday Use", has an irony with Dee admitting she did not know her history. ...

• Word Count: 648
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School